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Why Boris Johnson Withdrew Attempt At Return To Downing Street

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The reason behind the withdrawal of ex-Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, from a proposed return to Downing Street has been revealed.

Recall that Johnson resigned as UK’s Prime Minister following a slew of negativities most popular “Party Gate”,  the parties he organized and attended during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

Johnson’s plan to return as the leader of the Tory party sparked disunity within the ruling conservatives, leading to MPs warning that there could be a wave of resignations under Johnson’s renewed leadership.

There were also insinuations that massive resignations could lead to the general election demanded by opposition parties, though not due for at least two years.

With notable individuals such as Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, Business Secretary, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Interior Minister; Grant Shapps, Steve Baker, Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman all not giving Johnson the required nod, he conceded late Sunday that “you can’t govern effectively unless you have a united party in parliament”.

“The best thing is that I do not allow my nomination to go forward.

“I believe I have much to offer but I am afraid that this is simply not the right time,” Johnson said in a statement on Sunday, October 23.

Johnson also added that he had been “overwhelmed” by the encouragement he received, adding that he got the required 100 MP support required for his nomination.

 

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